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Viral Hazing Incident Leads to Fraternity Suspension

2/19/2026

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  • On November 15, 2024, police found 56 pledges blindfolded and covered in food in a basement at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house at the University of Iowa.
  • The footage went viral and sparked outrage over hazing practices.
  • Hazing is prohibited at the University of Iowa and is a misdemeanor in Iowa.
  • The fraternity was suspended for four years, and Joseph Gaya was arrested but charges were dropped.